[ ăl′ō-kôr′tĕks′ ] n. Any of the regions of the cerebral cortex that have fewer cell layers than the isocortex, especially the olfactory cortex and the hippocampus. heterotypic cortex.

Where is the allocortex in the brain?

The hippocampus is an area of primitive cortex, or allocortex, hidden within the medial temporal lobe.

What does the paleocortex do?

The paleocortex is a structure in the brain. It is primarily associated with an organism’s olfaction, or sense of smell. It is a component of the cerebral cortex, an important part of the central nervous system of all mammals, including human beings.